Current reporting, research and professional developments across Child Psychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
In my previous article, I mentioned that “I don't think working as a psychologist at a child guidance center is very compatible with being a mother raising children.” Since some of you might be ...
Transitions can be a tricky time for children, often leading to emotional outbursts as they learn to manage their feelings. When parents rush them, it can heighten anxiety and spark tantrums. Studies ...
A short PSA for people with ADHD who have trouble sleeping, with a question for those who don’t. Share your tips if this sounds familiar.
A large-scale study suggests that infants who exclusively receive breast milk for their first six months may show fewer symptoms of ADHD in early childhood, even when accounting for the child's ...
When children interact with their cousins, their behavior often contrasts sharply with how they act around classmates. The comfort of family ties leads to playful banter among cousins but might ...
A longitudinal analysis of nearly 3,500 U.S. adolescents finds that acquiring a first smartphone around age 12 triggers coordinated shifts in screen time, social media use, and sleep that account for ...
An ADHD User ManualTo all those who interact with people with ADHD, including family members, partners, colleagues, bosses, and friends of those with ADHD. I wrote this note because I thought it would ...
More children are living through war today than at any point since World War II. According to UNICEF analyses cited in a new narrative review published in Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, ...
A new narrative review finds that observational studies linking food allergy and ADHD in children are inconsistent and methodologically limited, and warns that elimination diets should not be ...
Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced plans to institutionalise the National Adolescent and Youth Mental Health Week as an annual event to promote mental health awareness, strengthen ...
ADHD has traits that are slightly off from what is considered "normal" in this world.Because of that, there are good things, but there are also bad things. I think we need to accept the bad things to ...
Miller, regional psychiatrist at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), says the opening of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness Centre in Junction, St Elizabeth, marks a major ...
For many attorneys, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can be both a boon and a burden for their practices. While symptoms like intense focus and pattern recognition can help with the ...
A new PRISMA-ScR scoping review of 19 studies finds that AI chatbots and machine learning tools for adolescent mental health remain at an early, methodologically weak stage, with the strongest ...
A concept mapping study of 33 Slovak care professionals identified 13 measures for improving adolescent psychosocial care that are viewed as highly urgent but not feasible, exposing barriers rooted in ...
Paris Hilton opens up about living with ADHD, the sensory-friendly features of Slivington Manor and her mission to empower neurodivergent people ...
More adults are being diagnosed with ADHD, a condition doctors say is often misunderstood as something that only affects children.
Socioeconomic and family characteristics associated with pediatric ADHD and ASD diagnoses have become less pronounced over time.
Andalucia plans child and adolescent mental health hospital units in all eight provinces by 2027, so young patients no longer share wards with adults.
Back in the day—perhaps your day—the quintessential Saturday morning activity for kids was cartoons. Meanwhile, parents did laundry and/or drank coffee while reading the paper ...
Media Impact and presented by Loop Earplugs, brought together more than 200 neurodivergent creators with a combined audience reach of 500 million+, along with advocates and experts, for UNSTOPPABLE, a ...
October is ADHD Awareness Month, a chance to look beyond the stereotypes and understand how the condition affects everyday life. CNA speaks to Moonlake Lee, founder and director of Unlocking ADHD, ...
Among people aged 50 years and older, ADHD was associated with a more than four-fold higher risk for cognitive impairment, according to research published in JAMA Psychiatry. Individuals with ADHD who ...
Four MPs raise conflict of interest concerns over Samantha Jones’s past links to a big provider of ADHD assessments ...
The phenomenon where people with ADHD become intensely hooked on something and lose track of time while immersed in it. This is what is called hyperfixation. When I heard this, the phrase "Hyper ...
Young people on the autism spectrum are more at risk when it comes to their mental health. But greater screening and individualized treatment can help.
ADHD is not suited for being a salaryman. This is something we experience firsthand every single day. It is not about whether it is realistic or not; it is simply not suited. Performing assigned tasks ...
Children frequently mimic the actions of their peers, even those they may not particularly like, highlighting the powerful role of peer influence. By imitating these behaviors, kids strive to grasp ...
Explore the youth mental health crisis and the growing role of digital tools and AI chatbots, including current research, benefits, limitations, and practical guidance for mental health professionals ...
A 15-year study of 465 children finds that positive parenting at age 3 is linked to stronger brain responses to rewards during adolescence, offering new insights into depression risk. | One of India's ...
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